5/15/2013

Monday Night SUP Race in Ballard!

Join us for a weekly SUP race in Ballard!

**First Race - Monday June 3rd. Park in Elks Lot (got OK). Pay in lot or on water.Meet (see map) on the Magnolia side across the boating channel from the Elks & Ray's, etc. We don't want to clutter the small launch beach. Yield to boats, you don't have right of way!

The Courses: The race course will change weekly or depending on conditions. We'll do a water start along any of the following courses with the starting line across from the Elks Beach and boating channel (Magnolia side). We'll grab a beer at the Ballard Elks after!

- To hamburger buoy in Shilshole Bay. 1.5m RT.

- To West Point Lighthouse mooring buoy. 2.3m RT.

- To erractic glacier boulder below Discovery Park. 1.03m RT.

- To West Point Lighthouse green buoy. 3.07m RT.

- Up Salmon Bay against current to mooring buoy and back using outgoing currrent. 1.6m RT.

*All courses were chosen to stay clear of boating channels.

Length: 1.3 to 3.07 miles depending on course.

Who Can Attend? Anyone. Beginner to advanced. You should be comfortable with paddling a SUP on flat water. Inquire about lessons if new to SUP.

Required:PFD worn or on board and leash. In cooler weather - wetsuit, drysuit, or similar clothing. Dress for water temp on cloudy days.

Weather: Races will go on in light to moderate wind and/or rain. We will cancel if the weather is too crazy or there's thunderstorms.

Gear Rental:Let me know if you need rentals prior via email. If you need a board and paddle and/or wetsuit, PFD, leash, etc send me your height and weight so I can choose appropiate sizes. Add $20 for gear rentals. Or rent from Surf Ballard across the street from the race location. http://www.surfballard.com